Deferred entry of judgment pilot program.
- Extends Santa Clara County's young adult diversion program through January 2029.
- Allows eligible defendants aged 18-24 to serve sentences in juvenile facilities instead of adult jails.
- Requires participants to plead guilty and complete rehabilitation programs within one year.
- Dismisses criminal charges upon successful program completion.
Assembly Member Kalra's proposal to extend Santa Clara County's deferred entry of judgment pilot program through 2029 maintains specialized court interventions for young adult offenders while expanding eligibility criteria. The program allows defendants aged 18-20 at the time of offense to serve sentences in juvenile facilities rather than adult jails if they meet specific requirements and plead guilty to qualifying charges. Defendants aged 21-24 may participate with approval from a multidisciplinary oversight team.
Participants must demonstrate potential to benefit from juvenile court services like cognitive behavioral therapy, mental health treatment, and educational programming. The program excludes individuals with prior convictions for serious felonies or those required to register as sex offenders. Maximum participation is limited to one year in juvenile custody, with probation departments required to develop reentry plans covering housing, employment and education services.
The extension requires Santa Clara County to submit effectiveness data to state justice officials and conduct a comprehensive evaluation comparing outcomes between program participants and similarly-situated young adults in traditional sentencing. This report, due to legislative committees by December 2027, may be prepared by an independent research entity. A multidisciplinary team including probation, courts, law enforcement and youth advocates provides ongoing program oversight and implementation guidance.
To maintain federal compliance, the Board of State and Community Corrections must verify that juvenile facilities properly separate adult program participants from minor detainees. The board reviews county applications to designate facilities for the program based on programming capacity, safety considerations and ability to maintain required separation protocols.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 James RamosD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Matt HaneyD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Juan AlanisR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Extends Santa Clara County's young adult diversion program through January 2029.
- Allows eligible defendants aged 18-24 to serve sentences in juvenile facilities instead of adult jails.
- Requires participants to plead guilty and complete rehabilitation programs within one year.
- Dismisses criminal charges upon successful program completion.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Kalra's proposal to extend Santa Clara County's deferred entry of judgment pilot program through 2029 maintains specialized court interventions for young adult offenders while expanding eligibility criteria. The program allows defendants aged 18-20 at the time of offense to serve sentences in juvenile facilities rather than adult jails if they meet specific requirements and plead guilty to qualifying charges. Defendants aged 21-24 may participate with approval from a multidisciplinary oversight team.
Participants must demonstrate potential to benefit from juvenile court services like cognitive behavioral therapy, mental health treatment, and educational programming. The program excludes individuals with prior convictions for serious felonies or those required to register as sex offenders. Maximum participation is limited to one year in juvenile custody, with probation departments required to develop reentry plans covering housing, employment and education services.
The extension requires Santa Clara County to submit effectiveness data to state justice officials and conduct a comprehensive evaluation comparing outcomes between program participants and similarly-situated young adults in traditional sentencing. This report, due to legislative committees by December 2027, may be prepared by an independent research entity. A multidisciplinary team including probation, courts, law enforcement and youth advocates provides ongoing program oversight and implementation guidance.
To maintain federal compliance, the Board of State and Community Corrections must verify that juvenile facilities properly separate adult program participants from minor detainees. The board reviews county applications to designate facilities for the program based on programming capacity, safety considerations and ability to maintain required separation protocols.
Latest Voting History
Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
James RamosD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Matt HaneyD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Juan AlanisR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |